le clou
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (hardware)
a. nail
Si tu me donnes un clou et un marteau, je peux accrocher ce tableau au mur pour toi.If you give me a nail and a hammer, I can hang this picture on the wall for you.
a. stud
Madeleine portait un sac en cuir orné de petits clous argentés.Madeleine was carrying a leather bag decorated with small silver studs.
3. (figurative) (most important moment)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. highlight
Le feu d'artifice a été le clou de la soirée.The fireworks were the highlight of the evening.
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